Abercrombie & Kent - Brazil Carnival 2026
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Brazil: Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience with Abercrombie and Kent
Brazil: Ultimate Rio Carnival Experience
How do you improve upon the world’s biggest party? Start with a spirited city to rival any on earth, pour in all the pageantry of Carnival, add a healthy dose of exclusive experiences and you have a red-carpet spectacular only A&K could serve up. Claim your VIP pass to Carnival’s colourful street parties, lavish galas and a box seat to the main event itself — as well as special access to Christ the Redeemer, a private cruise of Rio’s waterfront and five nights at the legendary Copacabana Palace.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
About Abercrombie and Kent
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Your inclusions
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- 5 nights accommodation at Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
- 5 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners & 2 Lunches
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
Price from
- From $33,149 per person share twin. Flights are additional
- Based on one Set departure: 12 Feb 26
- Experience a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle of rhythm, colour and dance as you witness the unbridled spectacle of Rio’s Carnival Parade, the biggest on earth, from the comfort of your VIP box
- Beat the crowds with an exclusive before-hours tour of in the first light of dawn
- Celebrate the ball Rio style in a custom-made mask specially created just for you by
a local artist - Go behind the scenes at one of Rio’s renowned samba school warehouses the day before the big parade
- Try out your moves during a private samba class, party like the locals at Rio’s street carnival and attend the exclusive Carnival Ball at the Copacabana Palace
- Explore Guanabara Bay on a private cruise of Rio’s waterfront with a private DJ and open bar
Itinerary
While Rio de Janeiro is best experienced during Carnival, in this vibrant city, the party continues for 365 days. Ride by cable car to the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain to watch the sun set over this beautiful city while sipping a caipirinha. Conclude the day with a refined welcome dinner at a renowned restaurant in one of Rio’s charming neighbourhoods.
Meals - Dinner
Ascend Corcovado Mountain before it opens to the public to behold one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, the iconic Christ the Redeemer, bathed in the first rays of dawn — an A&K-exclusive experience. After some free time to relax, stroll the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, a 350-acre oasis showcasing some 6,500 species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees. The evening is free to explore, dine and unwind as you like.
Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
Gain exclusive insider insight into the making of Carnival’s iconic parade floats and costumes with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to one of Rio’s renowned samba school warehouses, where you are immersed in the last-minute thrill of preparations for tomorrow’s unrivaled spectacle. Then, immerse yourself in the dynamic street carnival as local experts reveal the infectious rhythms of samba and the high-energy beats of blocos and street bands. Later, step out for an elegant night at the legendary Copacabana Palace Ball, one of the hottest and most exclusive party revels in all of Rio. Receive a handmade, customized mask so you’re ready to take in the glamour in high style, free to groove to the music and dance till dawn if you wish.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Rest up for the party to come with a morning to yourself. Then go behind the scenes as Rio’s cariocas (locals) personalize their own vibrant Carnival attire. Next, brush up on your steps with a samba lesson taught by expert instructors. As evening approaches, head to your VIP box at the world-famous Sambadrome amid the electric atmosphere of the world’s largest parade. Toast your travelling companions as an endless procession of elaborate floats, dazzlingly costumed dancers and synchronized drum corps light up the city streets. Samba the night away, joining revellers in a celebration that transcends cultural boundaries.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
After a free morning to rest, gather for a privately chartered boat tour departing from the prestigious Marina da Glória across Guanabara Bay. Listen and, if you still need to party, dance to the tracks spun by an onboard DJ as your cruise reveals Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s waterfront from a captivating new perspective. Later, toast your incredible journey with a lavish farewell dinner at the Copacabana Palace’s renowned fine-dining venue, Pérgula.
Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast and depart to the airport for your onward journey home.
Meals - Breakfast
Terms & Conditions
Valid for new bookings until sold out. • Prices are correct as at 08 Jul 25 Flights are additional • Prices are a 'from' price and may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability • Prices are per person in NZ dollars for cash or eftpos purchase only. Credit Card fees will apply. Prices displayed are per person, based on two people travelling together. Deposit, payment deadlines and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details. Hot Code: Abercrombie and Kent - WEBA&K31JUL25
